Parenting can be a struggle sometimes, but it can feel extra challenging when you have a teenager. Because they are discovering their identities and becoming more independent, they don’t come to you for advice or talk to you as often as they did when they were younger. These years are some of the most formative …
When most people think about addicts and recovery, they imagine coming back from things like hard drugs or alcohol. However, any activity can become an addiction if it adversely affects your life, and porn can be just as damaging as any drug. However, porn addiction doesn’t have to be your downfall. No matter what kind …
In today’s modern society, pornography is not something that many people would find offensive. Unfortunately, that means that watching porn has become much more mainstream, which can be detrimental for a variety of reasons. Today we want to discuss how pornography affects the brain – specifically, how it can create addictive behaviors in people who …
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If you find yourself struggling with an addiction, it may be time to consider whether or not you may be attempting to self-treat underlying depression. While you may think it would be obvious if you were suffering from depression, it’s often hard to recognize and treat. WebMD lists the top signs of depression as: Difficulty …
Relapse from recovery is often a devastating occurrence for both the individual seeking help with their addiction and the family members who have been affected by a loved one’s addiction. It’s important to note that just as addiction is a process, so is recovery. If you have experienced a relapse, there are some steps you …
When you are counseling couples that are struggling with the impact of sex addiction and the harmful effects that it has had on their relationship, it’s common to come across feelings of inadequacy, shame, guilt, anger and embarrassment. These feelings can make counseling a difficult process for any couple, but if the couple is Muslim, …
With the prevalence of porn overtaking our lives, it’s only natural that some people will fall victim to its addictive nature. However, porn addiction can have many adverse side effects, the impact of which is still being understood. Today we want to share a positive side of this struggle – the fact that you can …
It seems like every teen today has a cell phone. Parents love them for their ease in keeping up with their busy kids, and teens love them for all the social media apps. There’s a big cause for concern, however: teen sexting is on the rise. To many teens who have grown up on the …
Many people think of porn as a harmless thing. It’s available online and in magazines, movies, and videos. While it may be distasteful or discouraged by some, it’s accepted as a part of our lives. The truth is that porn and the sex trafficking industry have deep ties to one another. If you support or …
